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COMMUNIT Y Spotlights Shakeh Ghouk asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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At the beginning of October I went with some of my closest friends down to Laguna Beach to celebrate a milestone birthday for many of us (no, not telling). While at one of my favorite little Zen spots, Café Zinc, I was shooting some pictures for a possible short story when the barista asked if I was a “scrap booker”? I pondered the term for a moment. With a smile I answered, “yes, but on a slightly larger scale—I am a Publisher.”
THE BLVDS TEAM Jan Craddock President & Publisher Sherri Kaplan COO & Co-Publisher Pat Marvel Consulting Editor Kimberly Schaefer Managing Editor Randi Daniels Ar t Direction & Design Diane Bush Photo Editor
EDITORIAL BOARD
We here at BLVDS are so lucky to be able to assemble all of the words and photos we collect and turn them into fabulous, informative, entertaining stories for our readers to enjoy. In this our Learning issue we highlight some of the many programs in our community focused on all facets of learning. From our universities like USN and Touro which off er programs in which we can participate, to institutions like The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health with their programs that educate and inspire. We are also pleased to include a photo essay from a local soldier who spent 180 days in Afghanistan and took one picture each day. We have highlighted a few of his photos here, and you can view the rest on our BLVDS Facebook fan page. If a picture is worth a thousand words, these will speak to you in ways you never thought possible. We fi nish the issue with interactive fl avor—making your own wine with a group of friends at a local wine making company or popping out of town to hang out with some goats and learn all about the art of making craft cheeses. Of course, we could not possibly include all of our local learning institutions in one issue of our little square magazine, so stay tuned over the next few years. We will
Brian Paco Alvarez Tracy Bower Durette Candito Audrie Dodge Rober t Dorgan Gina Gavan Nancy Higgins Wendy Jordan Wendy Kveck Pam Lang Randi Chaplin-Matushevitz Rober t McCoy Jason Roth Kimberly Maxson-Rushton Karen Rubel Kristin Sande Rick Sellers
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Laura Coronado Hektor Esparza Joyce Gorsuch Sara Nunn Brock Radke Jill Rasler Kimberly Schaefer Shaun Sewell
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Diane Bush Jill Rasler Larr y Reid, Jr. Alex Rodriguez Adam Shane Greg Warden
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SHAKEH GHOUKASIAN
TEACHING MUSIC, TOUCHING LIVES Shakeh Ghoukasian is many things—a wife, a
Ghoukasian’s teaching
mother, a violinist, co-founder of the Green Valley
style incorporates both
Chamber Music Festival, the principal Second
the Suzuki “method,” which
Violinist for the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and the
was initially developed in
Dean of the Nevada School of the Arts. For her,
Japan, and her own Russian
her most important role is that of teacher.
musical training. She uses “a combination of styles,”
Ghoukasian came to Las Vegas to study at
molding and altering
UNLV and has been a working musician since
her teaching method
her arrival. She has freelanced in Los Angeles,
according to each student’s
performed on the Strip and in the community,
background and age.
including with the now-defunct Nevada Symphony, the Nevada Opera Theatre, and the
“I never thought I would
Nevada Chamber Symphony.
enjoy teaching so much,” says Ghoukasian. But enjoy
Having studied with John Kendall, the man who
it she does. She considers
brought the Suzuki philosophy of teaching music
herself “first, a violinist;
to the United States, Ghoukasian started teaching
second, a teacher; and
in Las Vegas. She began teaching violin at the
third, an administrator.”
Nevada School of the Arts in 1986 as a UNLV
Ultimately, her vision for
“If you are seven or seventy, an enthusiast
graduate student, and taught a violin studio at
the Nevada School of the
UNLV for four years in the 1990s.
Arts is informed by her
or a serious student, we hope you will
And even though Ghoukasian is now an administrator, nearly everything she does involves teaching. At the Nevada School of the Arts, she still teaches a small group of violin students. The Green Valley Chamber Music Festival brings in 30 to 45 students for a weeklong intensive, including daily coaching along with formal recital and concert opportunities. Ghoukasian’s philosophies about teaching and teaching music are simple: it’s never too late to learn music. She has brought that belief to bear at the Nevada School of the Arts. She says, “If you are seven or seventy, an enthusiast or a serious student, we hope you will consider Nevada School of the Arts for your artistic pursuits.”
experience as a teacher.
consider Nevada School of the Arts for
She wants to grow the
your artistic pursuits.”
school until it can provide complete pre-college level music training to
What’s for dinner tonight?
students in Las Vegas, and she wants to continue
Dinner on-the-go. There’s a Philharmonic
to provide music training that’s affordable. With
rehearsal.
her years of experience, it’s easy to believe that she, and the Nevada School of the Arts, will reach
If you could have one wish, what would it be?
those goals.
To introduce every child to loving music.
Why do you get out of bed every morning?
What are you going to put off doing today?
I have something to look forward to, and that
Work on NSA’s fundraising campaign.
has to do with music. What makes Las Vegas feel like home? With whom would you like to trade jobs?
I’ve raised my family here, and I grew up as an
I would love to play in a really good opera
adult here, and I’ve seen it evolve since the ‘80s
orchestra for a little while because I love opera
to where it is today. To me, it’s home.
so much.
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CATHY BENNETT
GIVING DEAF CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO BE HEARD Cathy Bennett knows first hand the benefits of
signing is a universal language, when in fact
But the school needs all of our help to continue
a bilingual deaf education. Only in her case, she
signs vary from country to country and from one
growing. Reaching out to children in the
didn’t stop with merely learning two languages.
oral language to another.
community who are deaf or hard-of-hearing has
Bennett grew up in Newfoundland, Canada,
Her childhood in deaf education inspired
laws, the school is unable to obtain information
the child of hearing parents, who nevertheless
Bennett to pursue it as a career. She earned
about deaf children from the Clark County School
recognized the importance of their daughter’s
her undergraduate and master’s degree in
District.
education in sign language. As a child she attended
deaf education and taught for 15 years. “I was
a school where she not only learned American
born deaf. Raised deaf. I have been deaf all my
“There are over 400 deaf children in Clark
Sign Language and French Sign Language, she also
life. I went to deaf schools. I want to give the
County,” says Bennett. “But I don’t know where
studied both French and English.
opportunity to deaf children, so they can grow
they are.” The school finds it most difficult to
up with a deaf education,” she says.
reach out to deaf children of hearing parents,
been a challenge for LVCSD. Because of privacy
Bennett attended the world’s premier institution
as they may not already be a part of the “deaf
of higher learning for the deaf and hard-of-
Bennett also wanted to grow in her own career.
community.” Of course, LVCSD also welcomes
hearing, Gallaudet University, where she also
“I wanted to become an administrator,” she says.
donations. You can find out more about the
learned to sign in British and Japanese. Yes,
So she completed the required studies to do so
school and its needs by visiting lvcsd.org.
British. Many people mistakenly believe that
and began looking for a job. “I saw a job in Las Vegas. I applied. We had been
What’s one thing you want to do before
here a few times,” she recalls.
you die?
That job turned out to be her
Write a book.
current position as Director at Las Vegas Charter School of
Why do you get out of bed every morning?
the Deaf (LVCSD).
To take care of my kids.
The school was founded in 2008
What’s the one thing people don’t know
with just three students. The
about you?
school now has 10 students enrolled including students who have moved here specifically
If you could have a “do-over,” what would it be?
to attend LVCSD. Its mission
I wish I would’ve spent more time with my
is one of offering a bilingual
grandparents.
education, teaching students in their primary languages of
What’s on your “To Do” list?
both American Sign Language
Reports that are due, bills, grocery shopping . . .
and English. The school offers
the list goes on.
a standard curriculum of math,
“I was born deaf. Raised deaf. I have been deaf all my life. I want to give the opportunity to deaf children, so they can grow up with a
I love to drive motorcycles.
reading, writing, science, art and
What makes you say “wow”?
music approved by the State
When I see kids learn new things.
combined with deaf studies. What’s next? Hopefully a vacation.
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OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET
PREVENTING DRUG MISUSE AND ABUSE Go check your medicine cabinet. If you’re like
Then on a Friday night they get together and have
August 14th Project Medicine Cabinet event,
the average American, you’ll find the basics—the
what they call a ‘pharm party.’ The kids take these
575 pounds of pills were collected. University of
necessities that you use every day, as well as a
tablets and capsules, dump them into a bowl,
Southern Nevada pharmacy students played an
mini doctor’s office of drugstore medications,
and say here, take one, let’s see what happens,”
important role in this and all Operation Medicine
bandages, and maybe crowded in the back
explains Oesterman. Such risky behavior can have
Cabinet events. “The Drug Abuse Awareness Team
there, a few nearly-empty prescription bottles.
tragic consequences. “Unfortunately there can
is a student organization at the University of
The medications are likely just as forgotten as
be some very serious, detrimental, and even fatal
Southern Nevada. The role that the students play in
that long-ago injury or illness. If you don’t think
adverse events from such behaviors,” he says.
these events is that they’re actually the ones who
that keeping old medications around could be a
“The purpose of Operation
problem, you may want to reconsider.
Medicine Cabinet is to try to
It turns out these unused medications can be used
assist with identifying the tablets and capsules and whatever else that gets dropped off to confirm the types of medications,” Oesterman says, noting
help people, to provide a venue
trends of high amounts of cancer medications and
purpose—used, in fact, by some of the most
where they can legally, safely,
kidney dialysis drugs at recent events.
vulnerable of our population. Dr. Paul Oesterman,
and anonymously discard and
“At this last event, we had in excess of 250,000
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and the
dispose of unwanted and unused
doses of caplets and tablets that were dropped
for something very, very far from their intended
Drug Abuse Awareness Team faculty advisor at the
off, and it was the pharmacy students who went
University of Southern Nevada, explains why: “The
medications.”
concern is with our teen and adolescent population,
Operation Medicine Cabinet is an event
majority of that. We probably use ten to fifteen
that they’re the ones who are misusing these
where people can drop off expired or unused
pharmacy students at each of these events.”
prescription and over the counter drugs. The big shift
medications with no questions asked. As
has been from illicit drugs like methamphetamines,
Oesterman puts it, “The purpose of Operation
cocaine, heroin, to the prescription drugs. The reason
Medicine Cabinet is to try to help people, to
for that is ease of access.”
provide a venue where they can legally, safely, and anonymously discard and dispose of unwanted
Despite this shift, the risk of abuse is still great. “What the kids do is they’ll go to a friend’s house
and unused medications.”
through and cataloged and identified the vast
In addition to the Drug Abuse Awareness Team from USN, a number of other local organizations band together to volunteer their time for these events. The Narcotic Educational Foundation of Nevada, the Clark County Coroner’s Office, the City of Henderson, the Southern Nevada Health
or a grandparent’s house or even in their parent’s
All medications collected at these events are
District, and the Drug Enforcement Administration
house, they’ll go into the medicine cabinet, take a
cataloged and then incinerated, a process which
have all joined forces with Operation Medicine
few tablets out of a bottle that’ll never be missed.
actually generates power for the county. At the
Cabinet. In addition, the Las Vegas Metropolitan
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Police Department is present at each event to
can then return to rivers, streams, and lakes, as
ensure the safety of volunteers and to ensure
well as to the soil. According to the Pain in the
the security of the drugs collected. RX DrugSafe,
Drain website, a United States Geological Survey
makers of home medication safes, also
study found that “80 percent of the 139 streams
participated, donating safes to the first 25 families
sampled across 30 states detected very low
to arrive at the August event.
concentrations of chemicals commonly found in
For the most up-to-date information on Operation Medicine Cabinet and to find out the date and location of their next event, please visit their website at operationmedicinecabinetlv.com.
prescription drugs.”
Collection and proper disposal of unused medications not only keeps potential abusers safe, it
Operation Medicine Cabinet is, ultimately, a great
also helps to protect the environment. To that end,
preventative step, one that will keep untold
Project Medicine Cabinet has also partnered with
numbers of local kids from experimenting with
the Pain in the Drain campaign—a joint effort of
these dangerous drugs while helping to keep our
the Clark County Water Reclamation District and the
water supply safe for all of us.
Additional Resources: University of Southern Nevada usn.edu Narcotic Educational Foundation of Nevada nefn.org
cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas. Pain in the Drain hopes to educate people about
Pain in the Drain paininthedrain.com
the potential contamination of water supplies when drugs are flushed down the drain. Water treatment may not filter out all ingredients found in medications, which means those ingredients
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CENTER FOR AUTISM AT TOURO
WHERE CHILDREN LEARN TO SUCCEED Transforming a child into a functioning adult is a
with a perspective that views children as living
Autism spectrum disorders, conditions like ADHD,
complex process, and it’s a wonder any of us succeed
demanding lives requiring them to master a range
and other developmental disabilities can make life
at growing up at all. The language and social skills
of skills and abilities specific to their time of life.
for children and their families chaotic, stressful,
alone required for an adult to face the modern
When they lack these skills, a thoughtful approach
unpredictable. And for a long time, seeking
world are daunting. But what if you are a child with
must be taken to help make them as happy and
diagnosis and treatment in the Las Vegas Valley
emotional issues, a learning disability, or autism?
functional as possible. Diagnosis and programs
was extraordinarily difficult.
For a child facing life with any of these challenges it
involving speech therapy, cognitive-behavioral
takes a community of a different kind to see him or
therapy, and occupational therapy are key to
her through to a functional adulthood.
helping children succeed at being children.
At the Center for Autism and Developmental
As Dr. Cavenagh explains, “The occupation of a
“What was happening was a child had an issue
Disabilities at Touro University, a comprehensive
child really is to play. And a lot of children who have
that would be raised by a parent or teacher and
approach to the needs of children with disabilities
various types of diagnoses, whether that is a motor
because the demand was so high, you would
is in place to help form that exceptionally
control problem or ADHD or an Autism spectrum
have kids waiting six months, a year, sometimes
supportive community.
disorder, they may have deficits in their play and
eighteen months just to get an evaluation at all.”
social interactive skills. So occupational therapy
According to Nicole Cavenagh, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Center, it begins
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Before the Center was open, services addressing these needs were scattered. As Andrew M. Eisen, M.D., FAAP, Medical Director for the Center recalls,
What followed an evaluation, for parents seeking treatment for their children, was an arduous
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search to find qualified professionals to meet
Dr. Cavenagh adds, “It can be really heart-
social skills, and also in emotional underpinnings.”
their individual needs. Dr. Eisen elaborates,
wrenching because so many families have been
And for children that do not have a diagnosis
“Families would have to go out and find their own
through a lot by the time we see them. So what
or any serious cognitive impairments but are
occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and
we provide for our families is a comprehensive,
experiencing significant social challenges, the
applied behavior analysts.”
cohesive approach from diagnosis through
Center has a program for both elementary school-
treatment. They feel the support is here.”
aged children and teens to help them succeed.
“It is a really complex process to treat these kids and there is a tremendous advantage to the
Dr. Cavenagh says the Center is the right place for
Starting with a proper neuropsychological evaluation, the team of clinicians at the Center can
these kids, too.
pinpoint the cause of an impairment or disability
As Dr. Cavenagh sums it up, “It would be a piece
and then work out a treatment or intervention
of cake if there were some kind of cookie cutter
having many services under
plan for his or her specific needs. Some challenges
treatment plan that applied to every child, but that
one roof.”
may have overlapping causes as Dr. Cavenagh
just doesn’t exist. Every child is unique and so every
explains, “For example communication issues—
child has a completely unique treatment plan.”
As Touro is a non-profit university with a
you may think that is speech therapy and well, it is,
stated commitment to educating health care
but it is also behavioral therapy in that if a child is
professionals and building community, the
very impulsive and they are always interrupting in
multidisciplinary approach of the Center fits right
conversation, always talking over people, we need
in. “It is a really complex process to treat these
to teach them to better manage those impulses.”
multidisciplinary approach, to
kids and there is a tremendous advantage to the multidisciplinary approach, to having many services under one roof,” says Dr. Eisen.
“For most of our kids,” Dr. Cavenagh says,
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Touro University Nevada 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson 89014 777.4808 tun.touro.edu
“regardless of their diagnosis, the three big areas where we see struggles are in communication, in
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HIS MISSION IN AFGHANISTAN WITH ONE IMAGE FOR EACH OF HIS 180 DAYS THERE. WE’RE PROUD TO BRING YOU A FEW OF THESE RAW AND MOVING PHOTOGRAPHS. THE SMITH CENTER, THE NEVADA BALLET THEATRE, AND THE LOU RUVO CENTER OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO LEARN THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. TWO FREE FAMILY CONCERTS ROUND OUT THE CULTURAL ARTS SERIES, ARTBEAT, AT THE HENDERSON EVENTS PLAZA.
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ARTICLES Afghanistan 180 Days/180 Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Community Outreach Inspiration, Training, and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ArtBeat Cultural Series Continues Free Family Concerts at the Henderson Events Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Upcoming Events Check Out the BLVDS Events Calendar for Upcoming Local Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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BELOW: Day 62—U.S. Army Col. Pam Hoyt listens to historical facts of coalition forces service branches during the Veterans Day ceremony at Camp Eggers, Kabul. Ten countries were represented during the commemoration ceremony honoring service members past and present.
When Air Force Staff Sergeant Larry Reid, Jr. was deployed to Afghanistan, he decided that his military mission would not be his only assignment there. Instead, he began a project to obtain credits toward his degree at UNLV with the encouragement of Dean Dupalo, an instructor in the UNLV Political Science Department and a former Air Force Officer. The plan was to document each of the 180 days spent in Afghanistan with a single, iconic image. Staff Sergeant Reid arrived at his joint NATO base in Kabul on September 3, 2009 and began both missions. “It was rewarding, documenting the humanitarian aspects of this nine year war,” he says. The images, raw and moving, were sent back to the U.S. to Dupalo, who collected and cataloged them. They are not merely combat photos, but bring into very clear focus the humanity of their subjects. The images have since been displayed at UNLV and Reid has graciously allowed their publication here. Staff Sergeant Reid was trained as a photographer at Defense Photography School in Fort Meade, Maryland. He is currently one of only two photographers assigned to work with the Thunderbirds and is stationed at Nellis Air Force Base.
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RIGHT: Day 17—An Afghan National Army trainee guards the range during a training exercise at the Kabul Military Training Center. BELOW: Day 91—An Afghan boy hangs on to his mother while waiting in line to receive clothes and toys from U.S. and coalition forces personnel during a Volunteer Community Relations (VCR) mission at a small village in Kabul. The VCR program, facilitated by the Camp Eggers chaplains, utilizes military and civilian volunteers to distribute goods donated by individual and charitable organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
TOP: Day 76—Afghan National Army soldiers prepare for training at Camp Blackhorse, Kabul. Camp Blackhorse is one of the largest training facilities in Kabul, training soldiers in weapons and field tactics and convoy operations. ABOVE: Day 87—U.S. service members watch the soccer talents of a young boy at an orphanage during a Volunteer Community Relations mission in Kabul.
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LEFT: Day 97—Afghan National Army trainees rush to secure a building during urban warfare training at the Kabul Military Training Center. BELOW: Day 114—U.S. Army 1st Lt. Angelo Soto shows off his soccer techniques to Afghan children during a break on a mission.
ABOVE: Day 166—An Afghan boy looks on after receiving candy from U.S. soldiers during a Volunteer Community Relations mission at an orphanage.
ABOVE: Day 117—An Afghan boy walks away after receiving candy from U.S. Soldiers during a Volunteer Community Relations mission at a school in Kabul. CENTER RIGHT: Day 129—Family members of deceased Afghan National Army soldiers wait to receive compensation packages of food and housing equipment. RIGHT: Day 27—An Afghan National Army commando addresses Afghan senior enlisted leadership on the training range. Afghan Army commandos are the elite Special Forces element of the ANA.
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LEFT: Day 163—A U.S. and Afghan National Army soldier hold their respective colors during rehearsal for the NATO Training Mission Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Camp Eggers.
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BELOW: Day 141—Afghan National Policewomen practice on the shooting range with AK47’s at the Kabul Military Training Center. The ANP, which falls under Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior, is taking historic strides integrating women alongside their male counterparts to combat terrorism and ensure safety for the citizens of Afghanistan.
ABOVE: Day 180—Staff Sergeant Larry Reid, Jr. LEFT: Day 151— A local worker paints in Dari on a sign outside his shop in downtown Kabul.
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Las Vegas teachers and students to take workshops conducted by national and international artists and learn how to integrate the arts into their responses,” Schneider states. The Smith Center community outreach doesn’t end with these two programs. All who have not yet familiarized themselves with what is destined to be the centerpiece of Las Vegas’ cultural life are invited to stop by the design offices located in the Holsum Design Center for an introduction. “We want to bring people to The Smith Center who may not be traditional audience members,” says Schneider. She makes a single request to help The Smith Center, opening in 2012, maintain success: “Participate.” Terane Comito is Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Education
THIS PAGE: Outreach program of The Smith Center © Geri Kodey
and Outreach Manager and oversees their Future
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Dance program. She believes all children benefit
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
from learning ballet, no matter their future occupation. “I see kids all the time who are obviously
INSPIRATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT
not going to become professional dancers,” she says, “But dancing will take them from being shy and
Ignore the pessimists. The truth is that culture
teaching artists into an early childhood educational
and community do exist in Las Vegas. Las Vegas
setting and enhance learning by training
is a bustling city filled with a variety of ways to
teachers to incorporate performing arts into their
…its goal is to bring teaching
receive support and enjoy the arts. Here are three
educational methods. Kim Russell is the Education
such opportunities.
Program Coordinator and reports speedy growth
artists into an early childhood
Theatrical arts are not limited to a certain societal
and overwhelmingly positive feedback.
withdrawn to being outgoing and confident.”
educational setting and enhance learning by training teachers to
class. Candy Schneider, Educational and Outreach
Jennifer Peterson, accomplished violinist, violist
Director of The Smith Center, insists that they are
and one of 12 Wolf Trap teaching artists says,
meant for everyone, especially children. This is why
“I love seeing the change that takes place within
Las Vegas’ soon-to-be performing arts center will
the teachers and their classrooms once they have
offer two educational arts programs for children
gained the confidence to try the strategies on
and educators. “When you learn through the arts,
their own. Children respond much better to the
you learn with the entire body,” Schneider explains.
teacher when he or she utilizes the arts.”
Southern Nevada Wolf Trap is part of the Wolf Trap
An established educator, Schneider agrees, which
Dance” program. The program is currently active in
Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts in
is the reason she got The Smith Center involved
nine schools, and students who show promise have
Virginia. Serving Clark County, its goal is to bring
with the John F. Kennedy Center’s Partners in
the opportunity to earn academy scholarships.
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incorporate performing arts into their educational methods. Future Dance is a successful initiative that serves thousands of Clark County students yearly by offering free onsite dance instruction for schools in under-served communities through its “Go-Move-
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curriculum. “We’re thrilled with the results and
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Education Program. This partnership allows for
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Spread the Word You can help all of these organizations. Get involved. Participate. Share their message. thesmithcenter.com
nevadaballet.com
keepmemoryalive.org
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Another Nevada Ballet education and outreach
encouraged to watch a class before joining. “You
group, and workshops with topics such as “How to
program is “Dollar for Dance,” in which students
don’t even have to wear a leotard,” says Lantz. “Just
Minimize Stress During Hospital Stays.”
attend a special ballet matinee for one dollar. The
come in and take a look. It’s very non-threatening.”
Hirsch emphasizes that anyone with questions
“Photo and Art Experience” allows photography
Adult drop-in classes are only $16 each.
about neurological disease and brain health, or
The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain
in need of support with these matters, can walk
Health recognizes that the majority of caregivers
into the center straight off the street and receive
don’t realize that’s what they are, because
assistance. “All of our educational and outreach
“caregiver” is a term often used to describe paid
programs are open to anyone in the community,”
professionals. Most caregivers are not paid,
she confirms. “If you are caring for a loved one
however, and include spouses, life companions,
who has a neurocognitive disease, you are invited
siblings, sons, daughters, and friends.
to attend any of the programs we offer. We can’t
and art students to become inspired by observing a ballet class and photographing or drawing what they see. Academy Principal Anna Lantz says the intention behind Nevada Ballet’s student-oriented programs is clear: “The goal is to introduce the art of dance to students who normally don’t have the resources to take a class or attend a professional production.” Adults with little or no experience may study ballet through the Absolute Beginner and Intermediate/ Advanced classes. For those who just wish to acquire a dancer’s physique, the academy added a Ballet Workout class instructed by Diane Boyle, an expert dancer, model, and native Nevadan. “It’s a wonderful merging of cardio and ballet, while introducing participants to the art form in a very gentle way,” Lantz describes. Hesitant folks are
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change the reality of the disease, but we can help CCLRCBH offers free educational and outreach
pick up the pieces.”
programs for non-professional caregivers of people with neurological disorders. “Doctors
Hirsch also explains that the best thing the Las
advise, ‘take care of the caregiver,’ because
Vegas community can do to support the Lou Ruvo
oftentimes the caregiver will die before the person
Center is to tell family and friends about it and its
with the disease,” says Susan Hirsch, Director of
services. “Spread the word,” is her simple request.
Social Services for the center. These free caregiver programs include information, a library, a support
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ARTBEAT CULTURAL SERIES CONTINUES
FREE FAMILY CONCERTS AT THE HENDERSON EVENTS PLAZA The City of Henderson has concerts planned
10 singles. She also won a Grammy in 2005
Both ArtBeat concerts begin at 8 p.m. For
for you and your family to kick up your heels
for her contribution to the folk album
additional information, visit hendersonlive.com
and rock out—for FREE. The ongoing ArtBeat
Beautiful Dreamer—The Songs of Stephen
or call 267.2171.
cultural arts series continues through October.
Foster. Concertgoers are sure to enjoy such
ArtBeat is presented by Target with the goal of
memorable hits as “Outbound Plane,” “Aces,”
“educating the community on diverse world
“Letting Go,” “Drive South,” and “Hey Cinderella.”
arts, entertainment and traditions with art displays, crafts, demonstrations, and concerts.” The autumn events round out a year of performances at Henderson Events Plaza.
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real roll into
the band are no strangers to the road. They
down-to-earth, singer-songwriter country
have been touring extensively throughout
music. Bogguss’ career has spanned over
2010 including a stop at Farm Aid 25 on
20 years and includes one platinum and
October 2nd. The group has also performed in
three gold albums, as well as several top
support of Neil Young and Bob Dylan.
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and country. Nelson, 21-year-old son of legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, and
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of blues, traditional rock and roll, psychedelia,
will perform her brand of folk-influenced,
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On October 15th, award-winner Suzy Bogguss
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NOW – OCT. 17, 2010 2 p.m. or 8 p.m. Nevada Conservatory Theatre Black Box Theatre 895-2787, nct.unlv.edu
Shakespeare in the Park NOW – OCT. 23, 2010 7 p.m. City of Henderson hendersonlive.com
Titus Andronicus
OCT. 15 – NOV. 06, 2010 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Insurgo Theatre insurgotheater.org
The Rocky Horror Show OCT. 15 – 31, 2010 Onyx Theatre onyxtheatre.com
Utah Shakespearean Festival NOW – OCT. 23, 2010 Cedar City, Utah 800-PLAYTIX, bard.org
“Locals Only” by Sush Machida NOW – NOV. 07, 2010 CENTERpiece Gallery centerpiecelv.com
Torn From Home: My Life as a Refugee
NOW – JAN. 06, 2011 Lied Discovery Children’s Museum ldcm.org
Off the Strip 2010: New Genres Festival
OCT. 14–16, 2010 Contemporary Arts Center offthestrip.org
Artwalk
OCT. 15 – 17, 2010 The District at Green Valley Ranch shop-the-district.com
Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve
OCT. 15 – 31, 2010 5-9 p.m. Springs Preserve springspreserve.org
Carlos Barbosa-Lima
OCT. 20, 2010 8 p.m. UNLV PAC 895-ARTS pac.unlv.edu
Third Thursday ARTsWalk OCT. 21, 2010 8 p.m. City of Henderson Water Street District hendersonlive.com
Tameem Afzali & Samad OCT. 21, 2010 7:30 p.m. Brett Wesley Gallery BrettWesleyGallery.com
ArtBeat presented by Target featuring Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Fall Series
OCT. 15 – 17, 2010 Nevada Ballet nevadaballet.com
Nevada Wild West Music Fest benefiting Lili Claire Foundation OCT. 15 – 17, 2010 Henderson Pavilion hendersonlive.com
Green Girl Music & Arts Festival
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OCT. 23, 2010 8 a.m. Arthritis Foundation The District at Green Valley Ranch vegaswalk.kintera.org
A “Loverly” Afternoon of Lerner & Loewe OCT. 23 – 24, 2010 2 p.m. CSN 651-LIVE, csn.edu/pac familypromiselv.com
OCT. 31, 2010 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The District at Green Valley Ranch Main Street and The Green shop-the-district.com N O V.
T. C. Boyle
OCT. 23, 2010 8 a.m. The District at Green Valley Ranch shop-the-district.com
Junior League of Las Vegas Fall Open House at Morelli House
NOV. 01 – 02, 2010 Clark County Winchester Cultural Center accessclarkcounty.com NOV. 03, 2010 7 p.m. Black Mountain Institute Student Union Ballroom blackmountaininstitute.org
OCT. 24, 2010 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jr. League of Las Vegas 822-6536, jrleagueoflv@aol.com
Karnival: A Collection of Oddities OCT. 27, 2010 Onyx Theatre onyxtheatre.com
Tricks and Treats
Vegas Valley Book Festival
NOV. 03 – 07, 2010 Fifth Street School vegasvalleybookfestival.org
OCT. 29, 2010 7:30 p.m. Nevada Pops Artemus Ham Hall 895-ARTS, nevadapops.org
Silverman
Count Dracula
Drag!
Veronica’s Room
OCT. 29 – NOV. 14, 2010 Las Vegas Little Theatre Black Box Theatre lvlt.org
Moscow State Symphony Orchestra OCT. 30, 2010 8 p.m. UNLV PAC 895-ARTS pac.unlv.edu
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The Arthritis Walk
OCT. 23, 2010 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The District at Green Valley Ranch shop-the-district.com
Bloody Mary and the Theatre of the Damned
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OCT. 30, 2010 4 p.m. Gilcrease Orchard projectdinnertable.com
Life After Death Festival
OCT. 29 – NOV. 07, 2010 2 p.m. or 8 p.m. Nevada Conservatory Theatre Judy Bayley Theatre 895-2787, nct.unlv.edu
OCT. 22 – 31, 2010 various Insurgo Theatre Erotic Heritage Museum insurgotheater.org
Project Dinner Table
Mutts on Main Street
OCT. 22, 2010 8 p.m. Henderson Events Plaza hendersonlive.com
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Arthritis Walk
NOV. 04 – 08, 2010 Silverman Nevada silvermannv.com hendersonlive.com NOV. 04 – 20, 2010 Onyx Theatre onyxtheatre.com
First Friday Las Vegas
NOV. 05, 2010 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Arts District firstfriday-lasvegas.org
The Broadway Tenors
NOV. 05, 2010 8 p.m. UNLV PAC Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall pac.unlv.edu
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Doubt
LVCDT Fall Concert Series 2010 NOV. 05, 2010 9 p.m. Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater West Las Vegas Library Theater 366-9436, lvdance.org
Duo Siqueira-Lima
NOV. 06, 2010 8 p.m. UNLV PAC Doc Rando Recital Hall pac.unlv.edu
Brian Turner
NOV. 06, 2010 7 p.m. Black Mountain Institute Greenspun Hall Auditorium blackmountaininstitute.org
2010 Tribute!
NOV. 06 – 07, 2010 Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Golden Nugget goldennugget.com/ entertainment/events.asp 490-5822
Dia de los Muertos
NOV. 06, 2010 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Springs Preserve springspreserve.org
Camelot at Magical Forest NOV. 07, 2010 Opportunity Village opportunityvillage.org
Feasting on Words
NOV. 07, 2010 11 a.m. City of Las Vegas 5th Street School Courtyard artslasvegas.org
An Evening with Dennis Lehane
NOV. 07, 2010 7 p.m. Clark County Library Main Theater lvccld.org
Women’s Fall Suit Drive
NOV. 12, 2010 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council uwsn.org b l vd s l v. c o m
In The Spirit of Truth: a UFO Conference
NOV. 12 – 14, 2010 Long Street Hotel and Casino, Amargosa Valley, NV truthufocon.com
Christmas Box Festival
NOV. 20, 2010 6 p.m. Sunrise Children’s Foundation MGM Grand Conference Center sunrisechildren.org 731-8373
Masterworks II
Project Dinner Table
NOV. 14, 2 P.M. Location TBD projectdinnertable.com
The Creation an Oratorio by Joseph Haydn
NOV. 14, 2010 3 p.m. So. Nevada Musical Arts Society Artemus W. Ham hall snmas.com
USN 11th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament NOV. 15, 2010 University of Southern Nevada Cascata Golf Club 968-2055, bwood@usn.edu
Richard Burgin
NOV. 17, 2010 7 p.m. Black Mountain Institute Barrick Museum Auditorium blackmountaininstitute.org
Spring’s Awakening
NOV. 20, 2010 8 p.m. Las Vegas Philharmonic Artemus W. Ham Hall lasvegasphilharmonic.com NOV. 20, 2010 7 p.m. Black Mountain Institute Greenspun Hall Auditorium blackmountaininstitute.org DEC.
Around the World in 80 Minutes
DEC. 03 – 18, 2010 Fri. & Sat. 10:30 p.m. Insurgo Theater insurgotheater.org
DEC. 04, 2010 Opportunity Village opportunityvillage.org
WinterFest
DEC. 09, 2010 – DEC. 11, 2010 City of Henderson Henderson Convention Center and Events Plaza 267-2171, hendersonlive.com
Insurgo: The Nutcracker
Henderson Banks Power 250 Desert Classic
Pops II: A Christmas Celebration
DEC. 02 – 05, 2010 City of Henderson Jean, NV hendersonlive.com
DEC. 11, 2010 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Las Vegas Philharmonic Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall lasvegasphilharmonic.com
The Santaland Diaries
Festival of Lights
Andre Watts, Piano
DEC. 10, 2010 – DEC. 23, 2010 Insurgo Theater insurgotheater.org
DEC. 11, 2010 12 p.m. Las Vegas Lakes Community artslasvegas.org
DEC. 02 – 11, 2010 Onyx Theatre onyxtheatre.com
Faust
NOV. 19 – DEC. 04, 2010 Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Insurgo Theater insurgotheater.org
Listen
DEC. 02, 2010 Clark County Library Theatre Opera Las Vegas 439-5452
First Friday Las Vegas
The Crucible
DEC. 03 – 19, 2010 Las Vegas Little Theatre Black Box lvlt.org
6th Annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run
Alissa Nutting
NOV. 19 – DEC. 05, 2010 2 p.m. or 8 p.m. Nevada Conservatory Theatre Black Box Theatre 895-2787, nct.unlv.edu NOV. 19 – 20, 2010 7:30 p.m. Fri., 2:30 p.m. Sat. Opera Las Vegas Clark County Library Theater operalasvegas.org
Hellcab
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NOV. 05 – 21, 2010 Las Vegas Little Theatre lvlt.org
DEC. 03, 2010 6 p.m. -10 p.m. Arts District firstfriday-lasvegas.org DEC. 03, 2010 8 p.m. UNLV PAC Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall 895-ARTS, pac.unlv.edu
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
DEC. 03 – 11, 2010 7 p.m. City of Las Vegas Charleston Heights Arts Center artslasvegas.org
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DEC. 17 – 26, 2010 Nevada Ballet The Paris nevadaballet.com
Las Vegas Gamble-Aires
DEC. 17, 2010 12 p.m. City of Las Vegas Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse artslasvegas.org
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DESIGNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARCHITECTS AND OTHERS TO LEARN In Las Vegas, buildings and people come
a total of eight continuing education system
classrooms until 8:00 pm,” says Robert Dorgan,
and go—fast—and it can seem like the
(CES) units per year that focus on building codes,
director of the Downtown Design Center.
population turns over quicker than you can say
health, safety, and welfare. AIA members need to
“unemployment benefits.” Amid the restlessness,
earn a total of 18 CES units per year, four of which
the Klai Juba Lecture Series provides a consistent
must focus on sustainable design.
forum for discussing the future of Las Vegas.
“The aim of these lectures is
“A great lecture series reflects back to city
to educate people and expose
residents who they are and what they’re about,” says David Baird describing the Klai Juba Lecture
them to ideas they wouldn’t
Series, presentations by leaders in the field
otherwise encounter.”
of architecture. Sustainability is a growing area of AIA’s
As director of the UNLV School of Architecture,
continuing education program. Alla Orlova,
Baird partners with residents of the Fifth Street
AIA’s national director of continuing education,
School—colleagues at the Downtown Design Center (funded by UNLV and the City of Las Vegas) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Las Vegas chapter—to select speakers for the series.
describes sustainable design as “design that
licensed by the State of Nevada need to earn
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the future when business will eventually pick up. Orlova says that CES courses are open to people in all related professions, such as engineering, landscape architecture, interior design, and others. Members of the public can attend for free. They can get tips for home remodeling projects, and learn how architects can help save money on materials, which is great PR for the architects.
predominant demographic is the university-
an ideal setting for discussions of sustainable
continuing education requirements. Architects
during today’s economic uncertainty, but also in
ability of future generations to meet theirs.”
is the venue.
and attend the lectures to earn credit toward
help architects be more competitive—especially
In the current mix of Klai Juba attendees, the
The redeveloped Fifth Street School provides
funded the lecture series. Architects can register
current in the field of architecture, CES offerings
meets present needs without compromising the
The auditorium at the historic Fifth Street School
Since 1997, Klai Juba Architects of Las Vegas has
In addition to opportunities to network and stay
design, renewable energy, and other topics. Built in the 1930s, the Spanish mission-style complex proves that smart design can eliminate the need for voracious consumption of electricity. “During summer we don’t need electric lights in the
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affiliated. Baird estimates the average recent attendance to be 60% students and faculty, 30% professionals, and 10% general public. Put another way, students, faculty and members of the public get to mingle with stakeholders such as industry professionals and decisionmakers in government.
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This mingling helps fulfill an overarching goal of
making, will include fewer events but more
the lecture series. “The aim of these lectures is to
recognizable names.
educate people and expose them to ideas they
There’s more, too. On October 20, AIA will offer
wouldn’t otherwise encounter,” says Baird.
its annual green product demonstration, “Learn
Robert Dorgan agrees. He sees a two-sided benefit
About, Turn About.” Randy Lavigne, executive
to opening CES events to the public. “Students can
director of the AIA Las Vegas chapter, says that
learn more about the world they’ll be operating
this year’s event will feature 41 exhibitor booths
in, and the public can learn about UNLV resources
at the Fifth Street School, and start the day with a
that they might not previously have been aware
continuing education program.
of,” he says.
For more information about AIA, and their continuing education offerings, visit aialasvegas.org.
For more information about UNLV School of Architecture and Downtown Design Center, visit architecture.unlv.edu
UNLV and its partners reach out to a variety of professionals when creating the roster of speakers for the Klai Juba Lecture Series. Fall 2010 offerings will focus on 12 candidates for various job openings at the UNLV architecture program. Spring 2011 offerings, still in the
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TEACHES COMPOSTING, GARDENING, CHEESEMAKING, AND WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO LIVE FARM TO FORK. AT GRAPE EXPECTATIONS, YOU’LL GET A HANDS-ON WINE EDUCATION WHILE YOU MAKE AND BOTTLE YOUR OWN CELLAR’S WORTH!
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JILL RASLER
GOATS AND GARDENS
A WEEKEND AT FARM SCHOOL I have always liked goats. Although I can’t identify
vegetable and herb gardens, and nut and fruit
an hour earlier was actually in the goat to 195
the origin of my interest (there were no goats in
trees. The barn has a dedicated milking room. The
degrees. We stir and strain and fold and form and
my childhood), I do know that in the early 1990s
school itself is a two-story straw bale and adobe
cut and pour into plastic molds. Behold! Cheese!
when I was still living in urban Seattle, I bought
house with shared bedrooms and bathrooms and
The New Goat Handbook. In 1997, when I moved to
a professional kitchen.
less urban Spokane, I discovered the goat barn at the yearly county fair. I make a beeline for it every year. I like to scratch the ear of any goat that will let me. I read Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma and Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle at the end of 2009. Both are about eating closer to home by growing your own food, supporting the
what we’ve learned. For some of us, the reality of
at least a little something about a lot of things,
farm life is such that the condo back home looks
including composting, gardening, harvesting,
pretty good. For others, the desire to live more
bread making, preserving, knife skills, wild food
farm-to-fork has intensified. I can see myself on
identification, milking goats, and making cheese.
a little piece of dirt one day with some goats,
There are only a few goats on the farm with the patience to allow a novice to try her hand at and release is easy to pick up, but harder to make
clue where your meals actually come from.
effective. My goat looks back at me periodically as
When my January issue of Sunset magazine arrived, I read a short article about Quillisascut Farm School, a working farm in Rice, Washington, that offers
if to say, “Aren’t you done yet?” The alchemy of cheese is revealed to us on Saturday morning in a small room with an old
fledgling small farmers, culinary professionals/ students, and wannabes a chance to experience the life for ourselves. I immediately went to their web site and found a three-day workshop seemingly put together just for me: “Sense of Place—Food Lovers Immersion, or Life on Quillisascut Farm with Goats and Gardens.”
and I sit around the kitchen table and talk about
During our three days there, my group of 10 learns
milking. The rhythm of the two-handed squeeze
local farmers in your area, and otherwise having a
At the end of our workshop, my fellow campers
chickens, and bees. I can see myself making cheese, collecting fresh eggs, and harvesting honey. I can see myself with a stall at my local farmer’s market.
... eating closer to home by growing your own food, supporting the local farmers in
kitchen stove and a wall of deep stainless steel
your area, and otherwise having
sinks and not much else. It doesn’t take a lot of
a clue where your meals actually
room to make cheese, and we learn it doesn’t take
come from.
many ingredients or tools either. With a bucket, goat’s milk, culture, an enzyme called rennet, and some apple cider vinegar and citric acid, we put together what will become cheese in an hour (or
Until then, I’ll be at the county fair hanging out in the goat barn and nudging the little children at the petting zoo out of my way.
Thirty-six acres are home to Rick and Lora Lea
overnight). We learn about the styles of “set” for
Misterly, the Quillisascut Cheese Company, several
cheese (instant, quick, rapid, and long) and we,
If milking goats and making cheese interests you,
dozen dairy goats, ducks, chickens, three dogs, an
ourselves, make ricotta, mozzarella, a soft goat
plan your own trip by visiting quillisascut.com.
indeterminate number of barn cats and kittens,
cheese, and a feta-like cheese. We heat milk that
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BROCK RADKE
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
A SMASHING GOOD TIME
Las Vegas is blessed with endless opportunities for the wine enthusiast, from bottle boutiques to extravagant tastings guided by brilliant sommeliers. But there’s only one school of wine. “A lot of people know a lot about it, but few can make it,” says Charlie Peters, owner and chief wine officer at Grape Expectations. In fact, his immaculate Henderson facility is the only place in the Valley where you can complete the nine-month wine-making process. Peters actually had to lobby to amend a state law to allow for a winery instructional license to create his business four years ago. “To make it is to truly understand it, and we have all kinds of different people getting involved. Some people come in knowing very little, and some are sommeliers and restaurant owners. But the process is the same for everybody.” Grape Expectations provides a hands-on wine education. At the end of summer, northern California hand-picked grapes are coldshipped to Henderson. It’ll take about 750 pounds of grapes to make your barrel, which will yield up to 250 bottles in the varietal of your choice. Peters and his crew will walk you through the process that begins with crushing, primary fermentation, and pressing followed by racking the wine and removing sediment. In May, it’s time to filter the wine into stainless steel containers and eventually to bottles that will be hand-corked and fixed with custom labels. And there is plenty of tasting along the way. “You can barrel taste it, come in as often as you want and really see how the flavor profile is changing,” Peters says. The everything-included cost is $2,400. Grape Expectations sees plenty of families, friends, and corporate groups, and teaming up doesn’t just help cut costs, it adds to the fun. “It’s quite the adventure, and you’re taking away a lifetime of memories,” Peters says. Who says education can’t be fun? Grape Expectations 1971 Whitney Mesa Drive Henderson 89014 806.3383 grapeexpectationslasvegas.com
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